Infected pets remain contagious for about three weeks if aggressive treatment is used. The ringworm will last longer and remain contagious for an extended time if only minimal measures are taken or if you are not compliant with the prescribed approach.
How do you know when ringworm is no longer contagious?
According to the Seattle Children's Hospital, ringworm stops being contagious after 48 hours of treatment. While undergoing treatment, a person can cover the lesion to help prevent it from coming into contact with other people or objects in the environment.
How long should I isolate my cat with ringworm?
In terms of quarantine, most cats that are being treated aggressively only need to be isolated from 2-4 weeks. You will be the best judge of your cat's progress (by visually seeing, or not seeing, ringworm outbreaks).
How do you know when ringworm is healing on a cat?
Signs Ringworm Is Clearing It can take anywhere between 2-4 weeks after treatment for you to see any improvement in your cat's health and signs of ringworm going away. You can tell that your cat has recovered when the skin clears up. Any marks should leave, and you'll notice the re-growth of your cat's hair.
Is ringworm contagious after beginning treatment?
Ringworm is contagious as long as lesions are present. It stops being contagious about 24-48 hours after treatment begins.
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